Aveley Fenced Dog Park

Aveley Fenced Dog Park is a double-gated, fully fenced off-leash park on Viridian Boulevard in Aveley, split into separate large-dog and small-dog enclosures, so it works even if your dog is nervous around bigger playmates.

The dog setup

Dogs need to be under effective voice control at all times, even though the park is fenced. Clean up after your dog straight away; bins are provided on-site, and any dog showing aggression towards other dogs or people should be removed. Keep both gates of the double-gate entry closed behind you when you go in or out, it is what keeps the park safe for reactive or escape-prone dogs.

Both the large and small dog sections have agility equipment built in, along with water taps, shade trees and picnic tables for owners. The ground is grassed rather than bare dirt. There do not appear to be public toilets right at the park, so plan ahead.

Max: if the large dog section is packed, walk the perimeter path first to read the room, or duck into the small dog section until it thins out.

The vibe

Weekday mornings and early afternoons are the quietest times to visit. Weekend mornings and weekday evenings from about 5 to 6.30pm draw the biggest crowds, so head there outside those windows if your dog prefers a calmer session. The separated enclosures make it a regular pick for owners of small or timid dogs in the Ellenbrook area.

Getting there and parking

The park is at 9 Viridian Boulevard, Aveley, just off The Broadway, with free street parking alongside. Transperth bus routes 335 and 336 run through the area, though you will likely have a short walk from the nearest stop.

While you're out there

The Westgrove Drive fenced dog park at Ellenbrook is the closest alternative enclosure. The Swan Valley is a short drive south, and dog-friendly cellar doors such as Black Swan Winery and The Naked Fox at Henley Brook welcome dogs in their outdoor areas if you want to turn the park visit into a full outing.

More options are on the Western Australia dog parks guide and the Aveley destination page.